DUI suspect arrested after Carlsbad crash; witnesses sought

CARLSBAD - A man suspected of causing a three-vehicle crash
while driving drunk was arrested late this morning, authorities
said. - Samuel Flores, 39, may have caused the crash that occurred
near El Camino Real and Arenal Road and left one person with minor
injuries, police said.

Officers were called at about 11:30 a.m. by a motorist who
reported a man in a new black Ford truck speeding and driving over
curbs at the intersection of Palomar Airport Road and El Camino
Real, Lt. J. Eppel said.

The driver continued southbound and was stopped by officers
north of La Costa Avenue, Eppel said.

Flores was booked into the Vista jail on suspicion of driving
under the influence, the lieutenant said.

Witnesses to the collision are asked to call Carlsbad police
Officer Thurman at (760) 931-2282.